Graduate Assistantship - 0212-Campus Recreation

Department: Campus Recreation
Graduate Assistant - Pre-Professional
20 Hours Per Week

Unit/Division:  Campus Recreation/Student Affairs

Semester(s) Graduate Assistant is Needed: Fall 2024, Spring 2025

Name of Person who will Supervise GA: Scott Harrison

Supervisor Job Title: Associate Director of Campus Recreation  

Supervisor Department:   Campus Recreation

GA Supervisor Email:   scott.harrison@oswego.edu

Number of Hours Expected to Work Each Week: 20

Compensation:
 $6500 total per semester for tuition and stipend

Location where GA will Report to Work:   Lee Hall

What is the date that the review process will start for applicants?
04/01/2024

What is the date you will make a final decision regarding the selection of the candidate for this position? 04/22/2024

Job Description and Key Responsibilities including Virtual/Remote Expectations:
No remote work available with this position.

Overview: 
The Department of Campus Recreation provides the campus community with services, programs, and educational experiences that promote student success and enhance physical, social, and emotional well-being. The department oversees the operation of five indoor facilities and numerous outdoor recreational locations. In addition, the department facilitates numerous programs, services, and events within these locations that support the mission of the department and college. The department is operated by four professional staff, three graduate assistants and over 100 student staff.

Position Responsibilities
The Graduate Assistant for Intramural Sports will serve as a member of the Campus Recreation staff and reports to the Associate Director of Campus Recreation. The primary function of the graduate assistant is to assist in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the intramural sports program.
The Graduate Assistant is also responsible for the following:
1. Assist with the recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, scheduling, and evaluation of intramural student staff.
2. Create and maintain intramural sport schedules.
3. Maintain an inventory of all intramural equipment.
4. Conduct captain’s meetings for leagues and communicate regularly with participants.
5. Supervise intramural sport student staff.
6. Officiate intramural games and provide site supervision as needed.
7. Complete program evaluations and assessments
8. Market and promote intramural sports.
9. Monitor and report participation statistics for each intramural sport.
10. Assist with the organization of club sport events and game management as needed.
11. Participate in weekly staff meetings, assist with projects, and training sessions as deemed appropriate.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will present evidence of the following:
Required Qualifications:
1. Full matriculation into a graduate program at SUNY Oswego by the start of employment.
2. Experience and/or interest in the areas of intramural sports, recreation, club sports, athletics, fitness, or wellness.
3. Ability to work as an effective member of a team.
4. Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
5. Strong oral and written communication skills
6. CPR, First Aid, and AED certificate or willingness to obtain the certification required.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Experience as a member or leader of a college student organization.
2. Experience supervising and training employees.
3. Prior officiating experience.
4. Prior experience with event planning.

Terms of Employment
1. The term of appointment runs from August 15, 2024, through May 16, 2025, excluding academic recesses. The spring semester return to work date is January 20.
2. The Graduate Assistant for Campus Recreation is expected to work 20 hours per week, excluding applicable academic recesses, during the term of appointment. Regular evening and weekend hours are required.
3. During each semester of employment, the graduate assistant must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
4. The graduate assistant must abide by the rules and regulations of the College and model mutual respect and inclusion for all students.
5. The maximum course-load is twelve credit hours per semester. Internships, practicum experience or extra classes that require a substantial time commitment will need to be reviewed for approval.
6. The Graduate Assistant position is good for up to two years based on the length of the graduate academic program.
7. Failure to fulfill required job expectations in a satisfactory manner or violation of college policy will be grounds for termination or non-renewal for a second year.
8. The graduate assistant will not be assigned to any duties, nor be subject to any terms that are inconsistent with the standards set forth by the Graduate Assistant Union (https://www.cwa1104gseu.com/).

Remuneration
Compensation for the 2024-2025 academic year includes $13,000 towards
tuition and stipend. This position funding is contingent on final budget approval.

Rights and Privileges
1. Parking: Graduate Assistants are entitled to receive a free employee parking permit that grants them access to all faculty and staff parking lots.
2. College Store: A GA is entitled to a 10% discount off new textbooks purchased through the College Store. (Must identify as a graduate assistant to receive discount.)
3. Sick Leave: Graduate Assistants are entitled to a maximum of five days of sick leave per academic year.

Application Procedure:
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information of three professional references to Brian Wallace (brian.wallace@oswego.edu). This position is open until filled.
 
List any Learning Outcomes related to the GAs Academic Program:

• Coordination of Programming
• Ability to supervise student staff
• Problem Solving
• Ability to work and lead a team
• Ability to communicate with a diverse staff and user base

What behavioral expectations do you have? For example, what is your preferred communication timeline for a GA who needs to call out sick? 
All time off should be cleared by the supervisor and made up at an agreed upon alternative time. Call or email the supervisor if they are unable to make it work.